A full 654 Jewish ascents recorded as worshipers pray for hours with police-approved prayer books; National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir joins Mincha service ahead of the fast.
According to a statement from the Jerusalem Governorate, 992 Israelis raided the Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem before Yom Kippur, performing ceremonies and rituals under the protection of Israeli police. Palestine and Jordan warned against the new situation and attempts at division at the Al-Aqsa Mosque.
More and more Israeli visitors challenge agreement that rules disputed religious space. During the early morning Netanyahu joined thousands of people praying in the Western Wall.